Detailed Review
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, rises regally above Central Park and Fifth Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Madison Avenue, one block east, is lined with designer boutiques, elite stores such as Barneys New York, and art galleries. Cultural attractions, including the Theater District, Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are within one mile. The Rotunda is known for its English tea, while the intimate Cafe Pierre takes a light, contemporary approach to classic European cuisine. Hand-painted murals and Italian marble decor make workouts a pleasure at the health club. Chilled face towels, fresh fruit, and vitamin water are provided.
Small pets receive a complimentary room-service menu for dogs, their own bed, and steps for easy access to their humans’ bed
Guestrooms are decorated in a refined European style, with antique reproductions, toile fabrics, and high ceilings with crown moldings. Beds indulge with down duvets and pillows and Italian Fili D’Oro linens made from 100-percent Egyptian cotton.
High-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Armoires house TVs and minibars. Black-and-white marble bathrooms offer British Molton Brown toiletries, lighted makeup/shaving mirrors, thick terry robes, slippers, telephones, and shower/tub combinations.Twice-daily housekeeping includes turndown service with flower petals and a weather forecast.
Press Quotes
"...a grande dame, with some extraordinarily beautiful period dining areas and ballrooms." Telegraph 06
Independent Reviews
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"Overlooking Central Park, this sophisticated grand dame is perfect for those seeking old-school service in the heart of New York."
The Pierre
By Daniel Scott
In a city as frenetic as the Big Apple it is a boon to come home to calm, and the venerable Pierre Hotel, is one place where tranquillity is guaranteed. Its location, on Fifth Avenue, opposite Central Park, is the major reason for this. But the hotel also manages to mix a sophisticated feel with friendly, low-key service. The street level Café Pierre restaurant epitomises this, serving refined food in a cheery atmosphere. The hotel’s concierge here are also particularly accommodating, offering opinionated views on which exhibitions and Broadway shows to catch while in town.
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